How to travel from Linz to Dortmund

There are 2 options to travel between Linz and Dortmund including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Linz to Dortmund is a bus with an average price of CHF55.

This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Dortmund:

A bus is CHF58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Dortmund costing on average CHF114.

The fastest way to travel from Linz to Dortmund is by train with an average journey time of 9h 26m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Bus takes on average 13h 18m.

The distance from Linz to Dortmund is approximately 375 miles (604 km).

The average frequency per day from Linz to Dortmund is:

• Around 14 trains per day.
• Around 9 buses per day.
• Around 1 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Linz and Dortmund as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Linz to Dortmund:

• Flights mostly depart from Linz Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Linz Hbf and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
• Buses mostly depart from Linz, Industriezeile and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Linz to Dortmund, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Dortmund by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Dortmund by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Linz to Dortmund with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
• 0 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International.

Omio customers who travel from Linz to Dortmund often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Paris, Berlin, Munich, Katowice. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dortmund and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Dortmund to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Dortmund, you can explore the vibrant Kreuzviertel district for trendy cafes and boutiques, attend concerts at the Westfalenhallen, and discover industrial heritage at the Zollern Colliery museum. Enjoy a stroll along Phoenix See or visit the Botanischer Garten Rombergpark for its serene landscapes. Key sights include Westfalenpark with its iconic Florianturm, the cultural Dortmund U-Tower, Signal Iduna Park, the Dortmund Zoo, and the German Football Museum.

Two to three days are ideal to explore Dortmund's key attractions, such as the Zollern Colliery, Dortmund U-Tower, and Westfalenpark, while also enjoying local cuisine and vibrant neighborhoods.